Burglar targets deployed soldier's Fayetteville home

CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WTVD) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who tried to break into a deployed soldier's home. It happened December 7 in a north Fayetteville neighborhood around 2:30 in the morning.

The suspect was caught on the homeowner's surveillance camera trying to break through the front door.

Deputies aren't certain if the crook got away with any valuables; however, during their investigation, they noticed a small jewelry box had been rummaged through.

The victim is a Fort Bragg soldier who's currently deployed to Afghanistan.

"It's especially disheartening when something like this happens because this person is doing the job they get paid for, and it's unfortunate they are away from their residence this time of year and someone wants to target them and steal their things," said Lt. Sean Swain.